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Fonterra raises $270 million from its farmers
Fonterra says around one third of its farmer shareholders have spent $270.7 million buying up new shares in the co-operative.
Fonterra says around one third of its farmer shareholders have spent $270.7 million buying up new shares in the co-operative.
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Half of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.
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